1.2 Stereotypes Flashcards
1
Q
What is prejudice?
A
A negative attitude towards someone based on a stereotype
2
Q
What is discrimination?
A
Behaving differently with people from different groups because of prejudice towards them
3
Q
What is a schemata?
A
Characteristics that a group share are stored in your mind as mental representations
4
Q
Why are schemata important for cognitive function?
A
To save processing power and allow for predictability and anticipation of a situation
5
Q
When is someone more likely to use a stereotype?
A
Under time pressure
Fatigued
Information overload
6
Q
Name a few ways of overcoming a stereotype
A
Spend time with new groups of people
Reflect on practice
Challenge negative views
7
Q
What is a stereotype?
A
Generalisations we make about specific social groups and members of those groups
